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Aomori City (approx 45 mins drive)

Because the weather can be terrible for days up at the Hakkoda ski area, Aomori City can be a good alternative to staying at or near the ropeway; at least you will be able to explore the city and the area and you will have a reasonable selection of restaurants & bars, not to mention a lot greater selection of accommodation and cheaper prices. Having a car would be ideal. See Aomori city hotels here. noindex, nofollow